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How Photographing an Abandoned Hotel Cost Me $2,800

Unfortunately, this story is not a joke. On the 20th of June 2017, I transferred €2,365. 67 (~$2,702) to a lawyer in Austria because I photographed an abandoned hotel in Austria in 2013 and put those photos online without permission.

3 things that will bug photographers about the Polaroid movie trailer

If you want more proof that the youth are taking an interest in film photography, you'll have to travel no farther than your local multiplex this summer. 'Polaroid' the film – but not that kind of film – arrives in US theaters this August, and promises plenty of 'Ring'-style scares and thrills.

The 7 Best 35mm Lenses for Portrait Photography

While the 35mm focal length isn't always considered to be prime (pun not intended) for portraiture, it's still fairly popular and a very versatile focal length. In fact, because it's got a field of view that is the way that so many photographers see, it's bound to be a favorite focal length.

Nikon D820 Less Than a Month Away, Report Says

If you’ve been out on buying a Nikon DSLR because you’re waiting for the followup to the D810, your wait may soon be over. The latest word in the rumor mill is that the camera will be officially announced at the end of July.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Manual Now Available

You can now download the manual for the upcoming Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Canon EOS 6D Mark II Highlights 26. 2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 7 Image Processor 45-Point All-Cross Type AF System Full HD Video at 60 fps; Digital IS 3″ 1.

How to Photograph Glassware on a Pure White Background

Glassware makes for beautifully contrasting shapes on a white background. Taken under studio lighting, this high-key style of photography looks really impressive. If you’re into product photography, then this 8-minute tutorial by photographer Dustin Dolby of workphlo is one you will want to watch.

Анонсирован новый Tamron 24-70mm F2.8

Новинка обещает улучшенную скорость автофокуса и самую высокую компенсацию вибраций в своем классе объективов. Сегодня Tamron анонсировала новейшее поколение объектива 24-70mm F2. 8; официальное название – SP 24-70mm F/2.

New Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens pictures

Here are a few more product images and image samples and reviews of the new Samyang 35mm FE lens you can preorder at BHphoto, Adorama. Nic Taylor tested the lens: Looking at the test images that I’ve shot below it’s easy to see that this lens performs well to lock on focus with good colour […] The post New Samyang 35mm f/2.

Фотовыставка «Афганистан: годы, пули, судьба». Фотоцентр на Гоголевском

Для тех, кто живет в России и любит её, Афганистан, это не просто страна, граничащая с бывшим СССР, это составная часть нашей истории, часть судьбы и нашего государства. Через афганскую призму отчетливо видно мощную евразийскую крепь, уходящую в прошлые столетия, тягу России на восток.

Ep. 190: Nikon’s D820, D850 or DWhatever – and more

Episode 190 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer, videographer and educator, Susan Roderick In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener: Photographer, […]

Rolling shutter explained with simple side-by-side examples

We hold accurate technical knowledge in pretty high regard around here, which is why this video from YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay was such a pleasant surprise. In 7 minutes, engineer Dustin Sandlin does a fantastic job explaining rolling shutter with plenty of useful examples where he simulates the rolling shutter effect using high-speed camera footage and After Effects.

Появилось изображение очень компактного полнокадрового объектива с креплением Sony E

Имя немецкой компании Goerz хорошо известно тем, кто интересуется историей фототехники. Однако продукция под этой маркой не выпускается с 1972 года, когда ее владелец присоединился к Schneider Kreuznach.

Выставка, посвященная 15-летию музейно-выставочного центра РОСФОТО

В 2017 году музей РОСФОТО празднует 15-летие. Юбилейная выставка представит лучшие оригинальные фотографии, поступившие в собрание РОСФОТО с 2002 по 2017 год. Выставка объединит широкое многообразие авторов и их произведений, созданных в период с 1850-х по 2000-е годы.

Canon Unveil New Urban Art Exhibition in London

Canon today unveiled an exciting new urban art exhibition at London’s Pop Brixton as part of a Europe-wide initiative that highlights the importance of photojournalism in telling the stories that need to be told. Read more and comment »

The Absolute Basics of Shooting Photos of Fireworks

Fireworks are always popular events around the country at this time of year, and people from all walks of life come out to view the aerial light show. But if you have never tried to capture some firework imagery before you may be wondering how it is done and what sort of gear you may need, and if that is the case, then you have come to the right place.

Motorola выпустила камеру Verve Cam+ для трансляций со смартфона

Без особого шума Motorola выпустила камеру Verve Cam+, предназначенную главным образом для проведения живых трансляций. Камера подключается к смартфону по Wi-Fi или Bluetooth, пользователь может легко редактировать изображение и видео, а также стримить на сервисы вроде YouTube.

Review: Nikon D7500, speed and capability

The Nikon D7500 is a midrange APS-C DSLR that both sits below and borrows a lot from Nikon's APS-C flagship D500 including its 20. 9MP sensor, high-res metering sensor (used for subject recognition) and very probably its image processor.

Сверхтонкий мануальный 35mm для Sony FE

В сети появился снимок нового блинчика. Объектив сделан немецкой компанией Goerz. В прошлом компания Goerz создавала линзы для камер большого формата. Это будет их первый объектив для широкого потребительского рынка.

Международный творческий конкурс The Golden Turtle собрал рекордное количество участников из 92 стран

1 июля были подведены итоги регистрации работ на Международный конкурс фотографии, живописи и дизайна The Golden Turtle. В этом году рекордное за всю историю проекта количество авторов - 2 555 человек - прислали на конкурс более 10 000 работ.

How the Rolling Shutter Effect Works

Rolling shutter is the answer to why concrete bends, propellors break up, and trees turn to jelly when you’re filming them while either you, or the object, is moving quickly in front of certain cameras.

Canon 6D Mark II против Canon 5D Mark IV

Что лучше, новый Canon 6D Mark II или годовалый Canon 5D Mark IV? Давайте сравним характеристики и основные особенности обеих камер. Функции/Модели Canon 6D Mark II Canon 5D Mark IV Разрешение 26.2 Мп 30,4 Мп Размер датчика Полный кадр (36 х 24 мм) Полный кадр (36 х 24 мм) Процессор изображения Digic 7 DIGIC 6+ […]

Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers crowns competition winners

Michelle Howell / SINWP The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP) has announced the winners of its Creatures Great and Small Photography Competition. The overall winning image (above) was taken by Michelle Howell from West Yorkshire in England, and shows an Argentinean ornate horned frog in a reflection pool.

This is the source of the FAKE Sony A5 teaser

Just an update to yesterday: Other rumor sites keep NOT debunking this fake teaser. Here is the link to the creator of the teaser. It’s just a wishful thinking creation from a designer. So please stop taking this seriously when you read this on other blogs and forums ok? And remember I told you straight […] The post This is the source of the FAKE Sony A5 teaser appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Фотографии DeLorean, снятые с помощью игрушечной машинки, зажигалки и шлифовального инструмента

“Назад в будущее” с Феликсом Эрнандесом. Мы уже писали о мастере миниатюрной фотографии Феликсе Эрнандесе, который делает реалистичные снимки автомобилей с помощью их игрушечных моделей. На днях он снял еще одну серию фотографий, на сей раз с DeLorean – той самой машиной времени из фильмов “Назад в будущее”.

Fuji готовит светосильный объектив для GFX

Среднеформатной беззеркалке Fujifilm GFX в настоящее время не хватает светосильной оптики. Но если слух окажется правдив, то можно рассчитывать, что Fuji объявит новый 80mm F/1.4 в 2018 году. Эквивалентное фокусное расстояние по отношению к полнокадровым камерам составит 63mm F/1,1.

It’s back: Grey imported A7rII for $2,199

You can have the grey imported A7rII with 1 year US seller warranty for $2,199 on eBay (Click here). New deals: The Sony SF-G 128GB card does come with a free USB reader on Amazon US and FocusCamera.

Photo of the week: Green Mamba

This image was taken in Skagsanden beach is—my favorite location in the Lofoten Islands—with one of my Lofoten workshop groups earlier this year. The Northern Lights were dancing wildly all over the sky, and I arrived at the beach after having shot another location earlier that night.

20 сюрреалистических фильмов-антиутопий, с которыми можно поразмышлять о будущем

Если утопия – идеальное общество, то антиутопия – его противоположность. Чаще всего её рассматривают как версию будущего мира, в котором что-то пошло не так: население понесло огромные потери или мир перенаселён, люди страдают от дефицита продовольствия и экологических катастроф, падает уровень рождаемости и/или распространяются обширные генетические мутации.

Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm F/1.1 для MFT и не только

В сети появился обзор нового объектива Kamlan от Sainsonic, который может похвастаться светосилой F/1. 1 при фокусном расстоянии 50mm. Оптика рассчитана на работу с датчиками формата 4/3 и имеет байонет Micro 4/3.

Stock Notice: Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM at B&H Photo

B&H Photo now has stock of the brand new Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS EF-S Mount Lens/APS-C Format 56mm (35mm Equivalent) Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 One Glass-Molded Aspherical Element STM Stepping AF Motor Hybrid IS Image Stabilization Built-In Macro Lite LED Maximum Magnification: 1:1 Minimum Focus Distance: 5.1″ Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm Canon Read more...

How to make a $1 dollar E-mount pinhole lens

In this video you learn how to make a $1 dollar pinhole lens using the Fotodiox E-mount lens cap on sale here at Amazon. And hey folks…it even comes with a 24 months manufacturer warranty :) The post How to make a $1 dollar E-mount pinhole lens appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Sony объявит новый 400mm в 3-м квартале

Мы уже сообщали о том, что Sony разрабатывает новый полнокадровый фикс-объектив с фокусным расстоянием 400mm. На данный момент всё ещё неизвестна светосила оптики. Диафрагма может получить максимальное значение F/2.

Зеркальный Nikon D820, вероятно, будет анонсирован через месяц

Если вы хотите приобрести полнокадровую зеркальную камеру Nikon, однако пребываете в нерешительности, потому как ждете выхода новой модели на смену D810 – весьма вероятно, что ваши мучения скоро закончатся.

Encode is a new free tool to losslessly compress raw files

New free tool to losslessly compress raw files, supports both uncompressed and compressed Sony ARW files, and many other formats. Faster than Rawzor. You can check it out at: https://encode.ru/threads/2762-PackRAW The post Encode is a new free tool to losslessly compress raw files appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Старинные технологии в наши дни

Нью-йоркский фотограф Джеймс Вебер недавно снял серию портретов борцов WWE с использованием мокрого коллодионного процесса – технологии, которая использовалась в 1800-х годах. Фотографии были сняты за два дня на двух разных аренах, где происходили поединки.

Сравнение функций Nikon D750 и Canon 6D Mark II

Недавно анонсированный Canon EOS 6D Mark II является отличной полнокадровой камерой начального уровня, которая пришла на смену предыдущей модели EOS 6D. Новая зеркалка Canon находится в том же ценовом диапазоне, что и Nikon D750, так какая камера лучше? Посмотрите на сравнение характеристик Nikon D750 и Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Функция D750 6D Mark II […]

'Above Bellingham' soars from bay to Mount Baker

'Above Bellingham' takes you all the way from the shores of Bellingham Bay to the top of Mt. Baker, highlighting the City of Subdued Excitement from the air. Earlier this year, visual journalist Kjell Redal released the second video in his 'Above' 4K drone video series, this time turning his attention to the city of Bellingham, WA.

Motorola выпустила камеру Verve Cam+ для трансляций со смартфона

Без особого шума Motorola выпустила камеру Verve Cam+, предназначенную главным образом для проведения живых трансляций. Камера подключается к смартфону по Wi-Fi или Bluetooth, пользователь может легко редактировать изображение и видео, а также стримить на сервисы вроде YouTube.

Standard Zoom Lenses You Can Trust In Your Event Photography Kit

So far in our journey to help you fill out the ultimate party and event kits we have discussed cameras and prime lenses that would be great options for any photographer to consider. But as you are probably aware if you are reading this, a single standard zoom lens is a much more common option that event photographers choose due to its versatility.

Панорамная голова Manfrotto PIXI Pano360

Manfrotto PIXI Pano360 является простым устройством для смартфонов и экшн-камер, которое позволяет снимать панорамные фотографии и 360-градусное гиперлапс видео. Голова поворачивается на 360°. Приложение для смартфона дает полный контроль над скоростью вращения и углом PIXI Pano360.

Эпоха аналогового возрождения. Ещё одна плёнка для фотографов

Необычные времена настали. Во всём мире производители плёнки расширяют ассортимент и представляют новую продукцию. Немецкий производитель Rollei представил новую плёнку Rollei Vario Chrome 135-36. Это плёнка с чувствительностью ISO 320 средней резкостью и тёплым тоном.

Pixel Peeper Can Now Figure Out the Lightroom Preset Used on a Photo

Pixel Peeper is an awesome new website that can reveal the Lightroom edits that were made to JPEG files. It launched last month, and now it’s getting its first feature update. Starting today, you can now see what Lightroom preset was used to edit a photo. The new Preset Finder system may be helpful for you […]

Плёнка CineStill 50D формата 120

Фотографы, снимающие на среднеформатные плёночные камеры могут получить в свой арсенал новую плёнку. CineStill скоро выпустит свою 50D в формате 120, а предварительные заказы уже можно оформлять. Плёнка CineStill известна своей популярной 800Tungsten и 50Daylight XPro C-41.

Начались продажи адаптеров Commlite ENF-E1 Pro ver.05 для установки объективов с креплением Nikon F на камеры с креплением Sony E

Компания Commlite начала продажи новой версии адаптера, позволяющего использовать объективы с креплением Nikon F совместно с камерами с креплением Sony E. Как и предшествующий вариант этого изделия, новинка, получившая обозначение Commlite ENF-E1 Pro ver.

Film Camera Review: Ilford XP2 Super Single Use Camera

Ilford has been making their Ilford XP2 super single use camera for a while now, but with the resurgence that the industry is seeing in using disposable cameras, I figured I'd review them. Call it a disposable camera if you will, but they're the only black and white disposable cameras on the market with the exception of the new offerings from Lomography.

Лучшее новости

Вспышки Falcon Eyes. Беспроводной режим.

В этом видеоролике мы протестируем работу вспышек Falcon Eyes X-Flash 600II TTL-C HSS в режиме беспроводного управления, в том числе, с объединением вспышек в группы.

These DeLorean Photos Were Shot with a Toy Car, Fire, and Light Painting

Photographer Felix Hernandez just shot a series of car photos featuring the time-traveling DeLorean from the Back to the Future film series. Instead of using a real car and Photoshop, he decided to get small and practical: he used a tiny toy car, a studio tabletop, fire, and light painting. The shoot was part of […]

CIPA figures for May show more good news for camera makers

The number of cameras made and shipped by manufacturers continues to grow, spelling some positive news for the photo industry. Although the total number of digital still cameras produced in May by members of the Camera and Imaging Products Association was only up by 4.

Nikon D7500 gallery update: more photos, Raw conversions

The Nikon D7500 is proving to be an outstanding general-use stills body. As we're finishing up the full review on the camera, we wanted to share some additional images as well as a handful of Raw conversions (made using beta profiles in Adobe Camera Raw).

Video: Those 'Shot on iPhone' ads are not what they seem

Anybody who knows about the technique and gear involved in capturing great photos and video knows to look at those 'shot on *insert smartphone here*' ads with a bit of skepticism. Yes, they were technically shot on those phones, but many people don't realize the amount of extra gear and software that goes into the final product.

Lee launches new set of high-end ProGlass IRND filters for stills shooters

Two years in the making, Lee Filters has just announced that it is bringing its highly-regarded ProGlass IRND cinematography filters to the world of stills photography. The company calls these 'a new standard' in ND filters, claiming they are, "remarkably neutral, with almost no color shift and extremely accurate stop values.

10 Ways to Use Your Tripod Smarter

We’ve all heard the expression "all the gear and no idea", and experience has taught me that this extends well beyond referring to cameras and lenses alone. The humble tripod is a great example. This seemingly simple tool is often misused by photographers, compromising not only their shots, but the safety of their other gear.

Domke F-803 and F-5XB review

Domke F-803 & F-5XB Shoulder Bags$80-150/www. tiffen. com | Buy Now The small camera bag has long had a place in the hearts of serious photographers. Yes, most of us all have giant backpacks, bags and even hard rolling cases that get used for the 'big' jobs.

Which Face Shall I Put On Today?

I always like to re-assign different roles for objects and things in my photography. This has been my aesthetic all along - seeing things in places that you don't expect. For this fashion editorial, I wanted the model to have a "resting-bitch face" throughout the shoot.

The Best Photos Taken By Drones In 2017

The Dronestagram social network has listed the winning photos taken by its users with a drone. As the drones became increasingly accessible to the general public, they did so with an unbeatable hook in terms of marketing strategy: better and more artistic photos.

Irix Edge Filters

TH Swiss have announced the official launch of their Irix Edge series of screw-in filters, including UV & Protector, Circular Polariser and ND filters with various densities. Read more and comment »

How To Use Photoshop’s Dehaze Tool… in CS6

Photoshop CS6 lacks the powerful Dehaze feature Adobe released in 2015 and the program no longer gets updates, but for those unwilling to switch to Adobe’s subscription model it’s the latest version available.

Photos of Japan’s Unusual Playgrounds at Night

Japanese photographer Kito Fujio has captured a series of photos of his country’s playgrounds at night. The Japanese playground structures play straight into the stereotypical robots and creative designs that we might associate with the country, but under artificial lighting at night, they take on a new dynamic. Lit from both the inside and outside using remote […]

Quick Tip: Refining Local Adjustments in Lightroom

Making local adjustments in Lightroom can be a great way to bring attention to a specific part of your image, but they lack an opacity slider to retroactively change the strength of the effect. This 4-minute video shows you how to tweak the impact of your adjustments after they’ve been applied. This trick, explained in […]

An iPhone Accident Made This ‘End of the World’ Photo

Making a mistake with a camera usually results in a disappointing photo. For one woman over in Florida, however, an iPhone “glitch” created an unexpectedly mind-bending and viral image. The shot happened last Wednesday when a guy named Bobby and his friend “G” were moving G’s boat across the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, Florida. […]

Актуальное новости

Photo of the week: Shooting the northern lights in Norway

This image was taken in Skagsanden beach is—my favorite location in the Lofoten Islands—with one of my Lofoten workshop groups earlier this year. The Northern Lights were dancing wildly all over the sky, and I arrived at the beach after having shot another location earlier that night.

8 Tips to Improve Your Firework Photos

Here’s a short and sweet 1-minute video by photographer Serge Ramelli containing some great tips for photographing fireworks. Useful for the upcoming July 4th celebrations, Ramelli’s tips will help to take your firework photos from amateur snaps to professional prowess.

Nikon D810 Replacement Could Be Just Weeks Away

Nikon has had a rollercoaster time of it lately, but 2017 may be about to turn into a positive year as rumours suggest the long-awaited replacement for the D810 could soon be announced. In fact, if sources are correct, the new high megapixel camera could be launched before the end of July! Internet rumour site Nikon Rumours is reporting the replacement for the D810 could be called the D820 or D850 and that it’s likely to sport a high-resolution sensor of around 45-megapixels, which would see a significant increase over the 36-MP D810.

Редчайшие фотографии повседневной жизни Шри-Ланки в 1880-х годах

Задокументированная история Шри-Ланки насчитывает 3000 лет, а следы доисторических поселений на острове датируются не менее 125 000 лет. В европейских языках страну называли Цейлон со времён португальского вторжения и до обретения независимости.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sample Images

Ahead of our full review, here are some full-size sample images (JPEG and Raw) taken with the Sigma 24-70mm F2. 8 DG OS HSM Art lens mounted on a Canon EOS 5DS R body. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.

This Guy Photographed the Moon and Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera

Astrophotographer Alexander Pietrow recently made some unusual photo history: he is apparently the first person ever to photograph the Moon and Jupiter using a Game Boy Camera. First released in 1998, the Game Boy Camera is a monochrome, 2-bit camera that packs a 128×112-pixel CMOS sensor. At the time of its introduction, it was the […]

Simple demo shows the power of a polarizing filter

Here's a neat little demo that you can use to wow your non-photographic friends, or your favorite photo novice. Thirty-five seconds into the polarizing filter intro above, Christopher Frost captures a series of shots with and without a polarizer, and the difference is striking.

Why I’ll Never Use FedEx Again to Ship My Camera Gear

My name is Marc Weisberg, and I’m a luxury home photographer based in Southern California. This is an article about why I’ll never use FedEx again to ship my camera gear to a workshop, as well as what you need to know before ever shipping camera gear. It’s the story of how FedEx utterly screwed […]

Ask the staff: wedding season weirdness

Weddings: They're a cornucopia of creative possibilities, I find them incredibly rewarding and I've never had a 'bad' wedding as a photographer. That doesn't mean everything always goes according to plan, though.

Битва титанов: Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax 645Z. Часть 2. Тест Игоря Сахарова

Мы продолжаем сравнительный тест среднеформатных камер: беззеркальной Fujifilm GFX 50S и зеркальной Pentax 645Z. В первом тесте, при предметной съёмке, они проявили себя одинаково. На этот раз протестируем их на модельной съёмке и, как и в прошлый раз, в студии и в идентичных условиях.

I Got Two Free Rolleiflex TLR Cameras From a Kind Internet Stranger

It’s not every day that you receive free stuff from strangers on the Internet. (Much less, stuff you actually want). I figure that something like this should be commended… Several weeks ago I had commented on a Reddit r/history post before heading off to bed for the night. It was fairly popular, even making /r/all, […]